The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.

Eiji is a high school student who lives with his unsuccessful novelist father. He's a shy, poor otaku, but he's a thoughtful boy who never forgets what his late mother taught him about the importance of compassion for others. What Eiji also admires is Aoi, the daughter of the president of a large company. However, Eiji couldn't even bear to look at her, given the huge disparity between them. One day, after school, Aoi greets Eiji when he returns home. Eiji is surprised when Aoi says something astonishing...
(Source: Kadokawa, translated)
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